Mercurous bromide

Agent Name
Mercurous bromide
CAS Number
10031-18-2
Formula
Br-Hg
Major Category
Metals
Mercurous bromide formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Mercury bromide (HgBr); Mercury monobromide; Mercury(I) bromide (1:1); [ChemIDplus] UN1634
Category
Mercury Compounds, Inorganic
Description
Colorless or white odorless solid; Darkened by light; [Hawley]
Comments
Highly toxic by ingestion; Also toxic by inhalation and dermal exposure; [Hawley] The estimated lethal oral dose of mercuric chloride is 1 to 2 grams for an adult; Chronic inhalation or skin absorption can also produce systemic toxicity; [HSDB] See "Bromine." See "Mercury, inorganic compounds" and the linked occupational disease.
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Skin Designation (ACGIH)
Yes
TLV (ACGIH)
0.025 mg/m3, as Hg
PEL (OSHA)
0.1 mg/m3, as Hg
MAK
0.02 mg/m3, as Hg, inhalable fraction
IDLH (NIOSH)
10 mg/m3, as Hg

Adverse Effects

Neurotoxin
Sensorimotor
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Nephrotoxin
Yes
Reproductive Toxin
Yes

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

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